Why Settle for Ground Views when You Can Touch the Sky?
The concrete canyons of New York City, home to dynamic Times Square, don't just serve as a fast-paced stage for theater enthusiasts, tourists, and busy New Yorkers. They also juxtapose a sight that New Yorkers and visitors alike often find fascinating. Yes, I'm talking about the jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring skyline views. And which hotels, nestled in the heart of Times Square, offer the best rooftop magic? Allow me to be your rooftop Sherlock Holmes as I investigate and unearth the best sky-high experiences.
The Sky Isn't the Limit - It's Just the View
Let's kickstart our rooftop spelunking with elegance and a dose of kinetic social energy. One such place that perfectly captures this spirit is The Knickerbocker's St. Cloud. Known for its captivating views, opulent Sky Pods, and signature Waterford Crystal Lounge, even the most jaded New Yorker will applaud the iconic tableau offered here. I mean, where else can you clink champagne glasses with Lady Liberty, albeit from quite a distance, wink?
Party under the Stars, Among the Stars
Fancy a starry night soiree? Let's pop over to the magical world of the Moxy Time Square's Magic Hour Rooftop Bar and Lounge. Pleasure-seeking travelers and sparkle-eyed locals alike are drawn to this adult amusement park. Right in this spot, grownups get a playful reprieve from adulting in the city that never sleeps. Boasting mini-golf, romantically carousel seating, and not to mention the views - I'd say 'not too shabby' for a night out in the town, wouldn't you?
Sigh-worthy Sunset Views
Greenery in Times Square? It’s not a myth at Sanctuary Hotel's Haven Rooftop. Trellis, climbers, and sky-high trees make for an urban jungle experience minus the untamed part, of course. The sunsets here are Instagram lore, the city bathed in hues of gold, red, and purple is a sight you wouldn't want to miss. They say, 'suns that set here, rise in paradise.' Did someone say cheese? Sorry, couldn't resist.
References:
Moxy Time Square's Magic Hour Rooftop Bar and Lounge [http://www.magicournyc.com/]
The Knickerbocker's St.Cloud Sky Pods [http://www.stcloudnyc.com/]
Sanctuary Hotel's Haven Rooftop [http://www.havenrooftop.com/]